New International VersionHe took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled.
New Living TranslationHe took Peter, James, and John with him, and he became deeply troubled and distressed.
English Standard VersionAnd he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled.
Berean Standard BibleHe took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
Berean Literal BibleAnd He takes Peter and James and John with Him; and He began to be greatly awe-struck and deeply distressed.
King James BibleAnd he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
New King James VersionAnd He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed.
New American Standard BibleAnd He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled.
NASB 1995And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled.
NASB 1977And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled.
Amplified BibleHe took Peter and James and John with Him, and He began to be deeply distressed and troubled [extremely anguished at the prospect of what was to come].
Christian Standard BibleHe took Peter, James, and John with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHe took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be deeply distressed and horrified.
American Standard VersionAnd he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled.
Contemporary English VersionJesus took along Peter, James, and John. He was sad and troubled and
English Revised VersionAnd he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHe took Peter, James, and John with him and began to feel distressed and anguished.
Good News TranslationHe took Peter, James, and John with him. Distress and anguish came over him,
International Standard VersionHe took Peter, James, and John along with him, and he began to feel distressed and troubled.
NET BibleHe took Peter, James, and John with him, and became very troubled and distressed.
New Heart English BibleHe took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and to be very heavy;
Weymouth New TestamentThen He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be full of terror and distress, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
World English BibleHe took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He takes Peter, and James, and John with Him, and began to be amazed, and to be very heavy,
Berean Literal BibleAnd He takes Peter and James and John with Him; and He began to be greatly awe-struck and deeply distressed.
Young's Literal Translation and he taketh Peter, and James, and John with him, and began to be amazed, and to be very heavy,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he takes Peter and James and John with himself, and began to be amazed, and to be dejected. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he taketh Peter and James and John with him; and he began to fear and to be heavy.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he took Peter, and James, and John with him. And he began to be afraid and wearied.
New American BibleHe took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be troubled and distressed.
New Revised Standard VersionHe took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be distressed and agitated. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he took with him Peter and James and John, and he began to be sorrowful and oppressed.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd he took Kaypha and Yaqob and Yohannan with him, and he began to be saddened and languid. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be in dismay and anguish of soul.
Godbey New TestamentAnd He takes Peter, and John, and James with Him, and began to grieve and to be dejected.
Haweis New TestamentAnd he taketh Peter, and James, and John, with him; and he began to be filled with horrible dread, and to be sunk under dejection of spirit:
Mace New Testamentbut he took with him Peter, James, and John, then he began to be in a great consternation and anguish of mind, and he said to them; my soul is exceeding sorrowful,
Weymouth New TestamentThen He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be full of terror and distress,
Worrell New TestamentAnd He taketh with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and to be in distress.
Worsley New TestamentAnd He taketh Peter and James and John with Him, and He began to be overwhelmed with terror and anguish.
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Context Jesus Prays at Gethsemane32Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33He tookwithHimPeter,James,andJohn,andbeganto be deeply troubledanddistressed.34Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”…
Cross References Matthew 26:37He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
Luke 22:41-44And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed, / “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” / Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him. ...
Hebrews 5:7During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
Isaiah 53:3He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
Psalm 22:1-2For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? / I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.
John 12:27Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.
Philippians 2:7-8but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.
Psalm 69:1-3For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. / I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. / I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.
2 Corinthians 5:21God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
Isaiah 53:4-5Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.
John 18:11“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”
Psalm 88:3-7For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. / I am counted among those descending to the Pit. I am like a man without strength. / I am forsaken among the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom You remember no more, who are cut off from Your care. ...
Romans 8:3For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh,
Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
Psalm 42:5-6Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence. / O my God, my soul despairs within me. Therefore I remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon—even from Mount Mizar.
Treasury of Scripture And he takes with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; Peter. Mark 1:16-19 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers… Mark 5:37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. Mark 9:2 And after six days Jesus takethwith him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them. and began. Psalm 38:11 My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off. Psalm 69:1-3 To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim,A Psalm of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in untomy soul… Psalm 88:14-16 LORD, why castest thou off my soul?why hidest thou thy face from me? … Jump to Previous AmazedDeeplyDistressDistressedFullGreatGreatlyGriefHeavyJamesJohnOppressedPeterSoreSpiritTerrorTroubleTroubledJump to Next AmazedDeeplyDistressDistressedFullGreatGreatlyGriefHeavyJamesJohnOppressedPeterSoreSpiritTerrorTroubleTroubledMark 14 1.A conspiracy against Jesus.3.Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.10.Judas sells his Master for money.12.Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;22.after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;26.declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.43.Judas betrays him with a kiss.46.Jesus is apprehended in the garden;53.falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;65.shamefully abused by them;66.and thrice denied by Peter.He took with Him Peter, James, and JohnThis phrase highlights the inner circle of Jesus' disciples, often chosen for significant events, such as the Transfiguration ( Mark 9:2) and the raising of Jairus' daughter ( Mark 5:37). Their selection underscores their unique role and the trust Jesus placed in them. This trio represents the leadership within the early church, with Peter often seen as the spokesperson, James as the first apostolic martyr ( Acts 12:2), and John as the beloved disciple who would later write the Gospel of John, three epistles, and Revelation. Their presence here emphasizes the gravity of the moment and the need for witnesses to Jesus' profound experiences. and began to be deeply troubled and distressed
This phrase captures the intense emotional and spiritual turmoil Jesus faced as He approached His crucifixion. The Greek words used here convey a sense of horror and anguish, indicating the depth of His suffering. This moment in the Garden of Gethsemane reveals Jesus' humanity, as He experiences dread and sorrow, yet it also foreshadows His obedience to the Father's will. The distress He feels is not just physical anticipation of the crucifixion but also the spiritual burden of bearing the sins of the world. This aligns withIsaiah 53:3, which describes the Messiah as "a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief." Jesus' distress also fulfills the typology of the suffering servant, highlighting His role as the sacrificial Lamb who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is preparing for His impending crucifixion. He is deeply troubled and distressed, highlighting His humanity and the weight of the mission He is about to fulfill. 2. Peter, James, and JohnThese three disciples are part of Jesus' inner circle. They are chosen to accompany Him during this critical moment, signifying their importance and the trust Jesus places in them. 3. GethsemaneThe garden where this event takes place. It is a place of prayer and testing, symbolizing the spiritual struggle Jesus is undergoing. 4. Deeply Troubled and DistressedThis describes Jesus' emotional state, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. The Greek words used here, "ekthambeisthai" (deeply troubled) and "ademonein" (distressed), convey intense emotional turmoil. Teaching Points The Humanity of JesusJesus' emotional turmoil reminds us of His full humanity. He experienced fear, distress, and sorrow, just as we do, making Him a compassionate and understanding High Priest. The Importance of Community in Times of DistressJesus chose to bring His closest disciples with Him. In our times of trouble, we should seek the support of trusted friends and fellow believers. Prayer as a Source of StrengthDespite His distress, Jesus turns to prayer. This teaches us the importance of seeking God in our darkest moments for strength and guidance. The Weight of ObedienceJesus' distress underscores the cost of obedience to God's will. We are called to follow His example, even when it leads to personal sacrifice. Vigilance in Spiritual WarfareThe disciples' presence in Gethsemane serves as a reminder to remain spiritually vigilant and prayerful, especially when facing trials. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Mark 14:33?
2.How does Jesus' distress in Mark 14:33 guide us in facing trials?
3.What does Jesus' emotional state reveal about His humanity and divinity?
4.How can we find strength in prayer during our own "Gethsemane" moments?
5.Compare Jesus' experience in Mark 14:33 with Psalm 22: how are they connected?
6.How can we support others experiencing deep distress, as Jesus did with disciples?
7.Why did Jesus choose Peter, James, and John to accompany Him in Mark 14:33?
8.What is the significance of Jesus feeling "deeply distressed" in Mark 14:33?
9.How does Mark 14:33 reflect Jesus' humanity and divinity?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 14?
11.How can I align my resolutions with Christian values?
12.Did Jesus' prediction about Peter's denial fail since the cock crowed once before the three denials were complete?
13.In 2 Timothy 1:7, does “a spirit not of fear” contradict human experiences of fear and anxiety, or is this just idealistic language?
14.What guidance does the Bible offer on stress?What Does Mark 14:33 Mean He took with Him• Jesus does not go alone into Gethsemane. Just as inMark 5:37 He allowed only a few to witness Jairus’s daughter raised, and inMatthew 17:1 He led the same three up the Mount of Transfiguration, here He again draws a small group close. • The Lord deliberately models intimate discipleship—inviting trusted followers to observe His most profound moments.Exodus 24:13 pictures Moses ascending the mountain with Joshua; likewise, Jesus signals that the coming struggle requires reliable witnesses. • By taking companions, He demonstrates both genuine humanity—desiring fellowship—and purposeful preparation, ensuring that the future leaders of the church would testify accurately to what they saw.
Peter, James, and John• These three form the inner circle (Mark 3:16-17). Their experiences with Christ become foundational for the early church: – Peter later recounts their eyewitness account of Christ’s majesty (2 Peter 1:16-18). – James, the first apostolic martyr (Acts 12:2), is strengthened beforehand by observing Jesus’ resolve. – John, the “beloved disciple,” bears lifelong witness (John 19:26-27;Revelation 1:9). •Galatians 2:9 calls them “pillars,” showing God’s intentional training of leaders through firsthand exposure to both glory and suffering.
and began• The word “began” marks a turning point. Up to this night Jesus had spoken of His hour; now the hour starts (John 18:1). •Luke 22:41-44 parallels the scene, emphasizing the moment when anticipation becomes anguish.Hebrews 5:7 looks back on these prayers “with loud cries and tears,” highlighting the conscious entry of the Savior into the climactic ordeal.
to be deeply troubled• “My soul is troubled,” Jesus had said earlier (John 12:27). In Gethsemane the trouble overwhelms.Isaiah 53:3-4 foretold the Man of Sorrows bearing grief;Psalm 42:6 echoes the inner disquiet of a righteous sufferer. • This distress is not weakness but willingness: He perceives the full cup of divine wrath (Mark 14:36). Because He feels it,Hebrews 4:15 assures us He can sympathize with every anxiety we face.
and distressed•Matthew 26:38 records His own words: “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death.” The weight is mortal, yet He presses on. •2 Corinthians 5:21 explains why: “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us.” The anguish flows from the impending imputation of our guilt. • Even righteous Lot was “distressed” by lawless deeds around him (2 Peter 2:7); how much more the sinless Christ when about to bear the world’s iniquity.
summaryMark 14:33 shows Jesus purposefully drawing close companions into the garden, then entering visible, intense anguish. By selecting Peter, James, and John, He provides reliable witnesses and models intimate fellowship. By beginning to be troubled and distressed, He reveals both authentic humanity and redemptive determination, embracing the full sorrow of the cross for our salvation. (33) Began to besore amazed.--Note St. Mark's use of the stronger word as compared with St. Matthew's "to be sorrowful." Verse 33. - It appears that our Lord separated himself from all the disciples except Peter and James and John, and then the bitter agony began. He began to be greatly amazed, andsore troubled ( e)kqambei = sqai kai\ a)dhmonei = n). These two Greek verbs are as adequately expressed above as seems possible. The first implies "utter, extreme amazement;" if the second has for its root ἄδημος, "not at home," it implies the anguish of the soul struggling to free itself from the body under the pressure of intense mental distress. The three chosen disciples were allowed to be witnesses of this awful anguish. They had been fortified to endure the sight by the glories of the transfiguration. It would have been too much for the faith of the rest. But these three witnessed it, that they might learn themselves, and be able to teach others, that the way to glory is by suffering.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek He tookπαραλαμβάνει(paralambanei)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3880:From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.withμετ’(met’)Preposition
Strong's 3326:(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.Himαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.Peter,Πέτρον(Petron)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074:Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.James,Ἰάκωβον(Iakōbon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2385:The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.John,Ἰωάννην(Iōannēn)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2491:Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.beganἤρξατο(ērxato)Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 756:To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.to be deeply troubledἐκθαμβεῖσθαι(ekthambeisthai)Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 1568:To be greatly astonished, be awe-struck. From ekthambos; to astonish utterly.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.distressed.ἀδημονεῖν(adēmonein)Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 85:To feel fear, lack courage, be distressed, troubled. From a derivative of adeo; to be in distress.
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